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Greensburg

Kansas · 739 residents (2025 est.) · 1.789 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 852 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $190,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
722
−54%since 2000
from 1,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
−8%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:739 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5138621K2K2K1990201020202024Greensburg
2024722
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,061
+127%since 2000
from $18,054 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+29%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,800
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+123%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(614)
Black1.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(41)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other6.2%(45)
Diversity Score33.6%(243)
Diversity Score
34
+713%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Kansas?

Greensburg, Kansas has about 722 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Greensburg, Kansas earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensburg, Kansas expensive?

In Greensburg, Kansas, the median home is worth about $190,800, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Kansas?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greensburg, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensburg, Kansas?

About 12.3% of people in Greensburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensburg, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensburg, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,070 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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